2008 Peterbilt 389K: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2008 Peterbilt 389K. The newest campaign is 08V065000. NHTSA received the report on 7 Feb 2008. The NHTSA record gives the component Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 08V065000, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. The recall began on march 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
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Recall campaigns
3 campaigns, newest first. 9,522 units in total.
08V065000Received . 6,169 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is recalling 6,169 my 2008 kenworth t300, t660, t800, t2000, w900 and c500 vehicles and my 2008-2009 peterbilt models 365, 367, 384, 387, 388, 389 and 389 kits. Certain door latch assemblies on these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components." the rotor in some of these door latch assemblies did not receive the proper heat treatment and may be soft.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, force could cause the rotor to crack and the door would not have primary or secondary closing security which could possibly lead to injury of the vehicle occupant.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Paccar is working with trimark and will inspect and replace the door latch if it is found to be defective. The recall began on march 14, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 08KW1/108A. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
08V002000Received . 2,794 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain trucks equipped with eaton synflex eclipse brand extruded nylon air brake hose tubing fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses." the tubing was manufactured with only four layers of nylon material, instead of the specified five layers.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The diameter of the hose affects the fittings which may allow air to leak from the brakes and create the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the air brake hoses and, if necessary, replace the hoses. The recall began on february 22, 2008. Owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4196.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWF 1207L. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
07V591000Received . 559 units.
Steering / Gear Box / Shaft Sector
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain kenworth and peterbilt heavy duty trucks equipped with tas-85 trw steering gears, the inner surface of the outer sector shaft teeth of the steering gears may have an incorrect involute profile, which may lead to chipping and damage of the gearing system.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This type of damage may cause a "bind/stick" condition in the vehicle steering during a turn increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will repair and replace any suspect tas-85 steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on january 9, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 425-828-5440 and peterbilt at 940-591-4201.
Report filed by PACCAR INCORPORATED. Manufacturer campaign number 07KWE & 1107K. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA09008 | Engineering analysis | Horton Fan Hub Failures | Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan | 29 May 2009 | 27 Aug 2010 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
- 20083
- 20092
- 20141
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2008 Peterbilt 389KThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2008 Peterbilt 389K: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/peterbilt/389k/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- PACCAR INCORPORATED
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 Peterbilt 389K?
- 9,522 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Peterbilt 389K have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the Peterbilt 389K, model years 2008 to 2014. 3 of them name the 2008 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 Peterbilt 389K open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.